Lunchtime Supervisor & Engagement Leader

Acre Hall Primary School; Flixton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Acre Hall Primary School is seeking a dedicated Midday Assistant to supervise pupils at lunch, encourage safe play and positive social interaction. You will help serve lunch, monitor behaviour, and support transitions back to classrooms in a calm, inclusive environment.

Experience with children is desirable, and you will work as part of a supportive team to maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and wellbeing during the lunchtime period.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children attending the school are appropriately registered and accounted for during lunchtime.
• Provide appropriate supervision throughout the Lunchtime session.
• Promote a calm, safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment.
• Encourage children to develop independence, positive social skills and good manners.
• Interact positively with children and encourage participation in suitable activities.
• Support the management of children's behaviour in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy and expectations.
• Be attentive to the individual needs and wellbeing of children attending the provision.
• Report any concerns regarding a child’s welfare or behaviour to the appropriate member of staff.
• Assist with serving lunch in accordance with school procedures.
• Encourage children to make appropriate and healthy choices.
• Be aware of and follow information relating to food allergies, intolerances and individual dietary requirements.
• Ensure appropriate standards of hygiene are maintained when handling and serving food.
• Assist children appropriately where additional support is required.
• Clear tables and food preparation areas following lunchtime and ensure equipment is stored appropriately.
• Assist with supervising children during Lunchtime break
• Encourage children to engage positively with one another and with the activities provided.
• Ensure equipment and resources are used safely.
• Help maintain a clean, organised and welcoming Lunchtime environment in the Dinner Hall, the Playground and in the Classroom.
• Assist with clearing and tidying the provision at the end of lunchtime play.
• Ensure all children are accounted for at the end of the Lunchtime session.
• Support children to transition safely and promptly to their classrooms or designated areas.
• Communicate any relevant information or concerns to the appropriate school staff.
• The Midday Assistant has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures at all times.
• Remain vigilant to signs that a child may be at risk of harm or in need of additional support.
• Report safeguarding concerns immediately in accordance with school procedures.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with pupils.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle information appropriately.
• Complete required safeguarding training and updates.
• Follow the school’s health and safety procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Follow appropriate food hygiene procedures.
• Be aware of pupils with allergies, medical conditions or specific dietary requirements and follow agreed procedures.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards or concerns promptly.
• Follow the school’s procedures in the event of an emergency.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with colleagues.
• Promote the values, ethos and expectations of Acre Hall Primary School.
• Treat pupils, parents, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect.
• Promote equality, inclusion and positive relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding pupils, families and school matters.
• Attend relevant training as required.
• Comply with school and Trust policies and procedures.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Job description

Acre Hall Primary School is seeking a dedicated Midday Assistant to supervise pupils at lunch, encourage safe play and positive social interaction. You will help serve lunch, monitor behaviour, and support transitions back to classrooms in a calm, inclusive environment.

Experience with children is desirable, and you will work as part of a supportive team to maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and wellbeing during the lunchtime period.